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Setting Up the Eluent Generator

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3. Lift the EluGen 

cartridge up slightly 
from the EGC holder 
and slide the EPM 
bracket onto the side of 
the holder (see 

Figure 68

).

Figure 68.  EPM and Mounting Bracket Installed on EGC Holder

4. Connect the following lines to the EPM:

Connect the

 TO CR-TC/EPM ELUENT OUT

 line (yellow label) to 

the 

ELUENT OUT

 port on the EPM (see 

Figure 69

).

Connect the

 TO CR-TC/EPM ELUENT IN

 line (red label) to the 

ELUENT IN

 port on the EPM.

Connect the 

TO CR-TC/EPM REGEN IN

 line (orange label) to the 

REGEN IN

 port on the EPM.

Connect the 

TO CR-TC/EPM REGEN OUT

 line (blue label) to the 

REGEN OUT

 port on the EPM.

EGC Cable

Содержание ICS-2100

Страница 1: ...ICS 2100 Ion Chromatography System Installation Instructions Document No 065294 Revision 01 March 2009...

Страница 2: ...PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND DIONEX CORPORATION DOES NOT WARRANT GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF...

Страница 3: ...romeleon Server 12 9 Connecting to the Chromeleon PC 13 9 1 Connecting the IC System to the PC 13 9 2 Connecting Additional USB Devices 14 10 Connecting the Power Cord 16 11 Installing the ICS 2100 De...

Страница 4: ...nt Generator 38 18 1 Eluent Generator Setup for KOH LiOH MSA and NaOH Eluents 38 18 2 Eluent Generator Setup for Carbonate Bicarbonate Eluent 54 18 3 Eluent Generator Setup for Carbonate Eluent 80 19...

Страница 5: ...C 40 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity noncondensing Provide a sturdy workbench for the system of a height that ensures convenient access to the interior of the ICS 2100 Allow at least 15 cm...

Страница 6: ...acking the IC System 1 Open the shipping box see Figure 1 and remove the top layer of foam Figure 1 Unpacking the ICS 2100 2 Open the plastic bag that covers the IC system see Figure 2 Figure 2 IC Sys...

Страница 7: ...ting the IC system Figure 4 IC System with Ship Kit 7 Lift the IC system off the bottom layer of foam and out of the box Set it on a workbench Two or more persons should lift the IC system which weigh...

Страница 8: ...n the appropriate section below configure the valve as the injection valve in Chromeleon For instructions refer to Installing the ICS 1100 1600 2100 Auxiliary Valve Document No 065288 The document is...

Страница 9: ...valve in the IC system This causes unnecessary wear on the autosampler valve If your AS has an injection valve contact Dionex for assistance 1 Place the autosampler to the left of the IC system on the...

Страница 10: ...pler inject port to the IC system injection valve is specially constructed It consists of two tubes one inside the other that are sealed at the end This seal must be maintained In addition the line is...

Страница 11: ...from the front 7 Bend the green waste line about 5 mm 0 2 in from the end to ensure it stays in the AS drip tray When bending the tubing be sure not to restrict the inner diameter 8 Push the end of th...

Страница 12: ...tions go to http www dionex com select Software under Products and click the Specifications link 2 Verify that the Chromeleon disk contains Chromeleon version 6 80 SR6a or later 3 For a local PC Log o...

Страница 13: ...to install Chromeleon a On the Chromeleon Setup screen click Exit b Go to the following folder on the Chromeleon disk CM680SRx where x is the service release number For example if you are installing...

Страница 14: ...is issued with a USB dongle plug the dongle into a USB port on the PC Always connect the USB dongle to the PC not to a Dionex module Microsoft Windows automatically detects the USB dongle and launche...

Страница 15: ...the license key code an alphanumeric series provided on the Software License key code sheet Store the key code sheet in a safe place 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs Chrom...

Страница 16: ...d the server is not running Right click the icon and select Start Server If the icon is gray the server is already running If the Server Monitor icon is not on the Windows taskbar follow these steps t...

Страница 17: ...em Ship Kit 2 Plug the cable s A connector into a USB port on the Chromeleon PC and plug the cable s B connector into the USB receptacle labeled FROM PC on the IC system rear panel see Figure 13 Do no...

Страница 18: ...anel are provided for connecting additional Dionex USB compliant modules for example an autosampler to the system To connect an additional USB module plug the A connector on a USB cable into an A port...

Страница 19: ...ations Use a hub if the number of USB devices in the system exceeds the number of available USB ports Use a hub if the IC system or other USB device is more than 5 meters 16 ft from the PC Figure 15 E...

Страница 20: ...e Make sure the socket outlet is located near the IC system and is easily accessible Operation at AC input levels outside of the specified operating voltage range may damage the IC system DANGER D LEC...

Страница 21: ...el see Figure 14 to turn on the power 5 Turn on the power to the autosampler if installed 6 Windows automatically detects the new USB devices A message flashes on the screen to inform you that new har...

Страница 22: ...al devices were found for example an autosampler complete the wizard for the device 12 Setting Up Chromeleon NOTE This section provides brief instructions for setting up Chromeleon For details about a...

Страница 23: ...e new timebase appears under the server name 6 Right click the new timebase and select Add Device The Add device to timebase dialog box appears 7 Under Manufacturers select Dionex IC Integrated System...

Страница 24: ...Instructions 20 Doc 065294 01 3 09 9 Click the arrow next to Module Serial No In the list select the serial number of the system you are configuring see Figure 19 Figure 19 Example Properties Dialog...

Страница 25: ...onfigure an auxiliary power supply optional To operate an electrolytic device such as a water polisher you can configure the EGC 2 power supply as an auxiliary power supply The power supply operates i...

Страница 26: ...figured information about the power supply current on off etc is displayed in Chromeleon and on the front panel touch screens 2 Click the Inject Valve tab and verify that the correct device is assigne...

Страница 27: ...ect the device 3 After selecting the device properties click OK to close the dialog box The IC system is added to the timebase see Figure 23 4 If you are configuring an autosampler add the autosampler...

Страница 28: ...sing manual injections Close the Server Configuration Check dialog box 7 Exit the Server Configuration program 12 3 Connecting to the Panel Tabset 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All P...

Страница 29: ...rate Control panel for the autosampler is included in the panel tabset 12 4 Verifying Chromeleon Communication Verify that Chromeleon is communicating with the IC system by clicking the Inject and the...

Страница 30: ...structions refer to the column and suppressor manuals The manuals are provided on the Dionex Reference Library CD ROM P N 053891 For reference Figure 26 shows the system flow schematic after all plumb...

Страница 31: ...any tubing temporarily connecting the suppressor ports 13 2 Setting Up the Column Heater Note for 2 mm columns For best results with 2 mm columns install a microbore heat exchanger P N 060943 in the c...

Страница 32: ...Cut off the two shipping ties from the column heater and remove them see Figure 27 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the heater cover they remain attached to the cover 3 Pull the heater cover straight o...

Страница 33: ...Check the arrow on the guard column label it should point down flow away from the injection valve 3 Connect the GUARD OUT line to the guard column outlet 4 Push the guard column onto the back column...

Страница 34: ...e slightly out of the opening Connect this cable to the cable from the suppressor align the pins on the two connectors and push them together Figure 29 Suppressor Mounting Tabs and Guidelines 3 Orient...

Страница 35: ...essor 9 Do not connect the REGEN OUT port until after completing the eluent generator setup Section 18 10 Replace the cover on the column heater making sure the GUARD IN line is aligned with the slot...

Страница 36: ...ess that results in the production of small amounts of oxygen or hydrogen gas To ensure that the gas is not trapped in a closed container and allowed to concentrate install a 1 3 cm 0 52 in ID black w...

Страница 37: ...ver if eluent is manually degassed or is sensitive to contamination Dionex recommends pressurizing the reservoir with helium or nitrogen See Section 22 for instructions VERSCHLIESSEN SIE DEN ABFALLBEH...

Страница 38: ...and updates the Eluent Bottle volume as the eluent is used up A warning appears if the level falls below 200 mL Warnings are repeated at 100 mL and 0 mL If preferred you can enter the eluent bottle l...

Страница 39: ...tallation after changing eluents or when eluent lines are empty Priming the pump heads with the Prime button see Section 17 2 Perform this procedure after the eluent lines are primed 17 1 Priming the...

Страница 40: ...re 34 5 Under Eluent Flow Valve click Open 6 Draw the syringe back to begin pulling eluent through the flow path It may take several syringe draws to remove all air or previous eluent from the tubing...

Страница 41: ...e Prime button Confirm that the waste valve is open by clicking OK when the reminder message appears The pump will begin pumping at approximately 3 mL min 4 Continue priming the IC system until no air...

Страница 42: ...ns in this section if you are installing a KOH LiOH MSA or NaOH EluGen cartridge and a CR TC If you are installing a K2CO3 cartridge an EPM and an EGC CO3 Mixer for generating carbonate bicarbonate el...

Страница 43: ...TC you will need the following items to complete the eluent generator setup Item P N Use To Yellow 0 5 mL min 7 MPa 1000 psi backpressure coil supplied in the ICS 2100 Ship Kit P N 064375 053765 Prov...

Страница 44: ...40 Doc 065294 01 3 09 Figure 36 illustrates the ICS 2100 after the EluGen cartridge is installed Figure 36 ICS 2100 with an EluGen Cartridge Installed Top View IN EGC OUT EluGen Cartridge EGC EGC Hold...

Страница 45: ...IN Connect to Gas Separator Assembly TO DEGAS ELUENT OUT TO CR TC REGEN OUT blue TO SRS AES REGEN OUT TO CR TC REGEN IN orange WASTE GAS SEPARATOR DEGAS ELUENT OUT TO INJ VALVE IN P ELUENT OUT Connec...

Страница 46: ...metal ball stud inside the bottom of the cartridge holder see Figure 38 and the bracket on the CR TC mounting plate see Figure 39 These are used to mount the CR TC inside the holder after it is plumbe...

Страница 47: ...ings and ferrules on the lines remove the coupler from each line just before connecting the line to a port Figure 40 Plumbed CR TC 5 Check that none of the lines are caught under the CR TC and then pu...

Страница 48: ...Turn the EGC holder right side up and set it back into position Installing the EluGen Cartridge 1 Orient the EluGen cartridge with the fittings facing up and remove the plugs from the EluGen cartridge...

Страница 49: ...the EGC holder see Figure 44 3 Pull the coiled black EGC IN and EGC OUT lines out slightly from the cartridge holder 4 Disconnect the EGC IN line from the union that connects it to the EGC OUT line 5...

Страница 50: ...ge vigorously and tap it with the palm of your hand 10 to 15 times Check that all bubbles trapped in the eluent generation chamber are dislodged The EluGen cartridge contains one of the following a co...

Страница 51: ...he cartridge when you slide it into the holder The lines are designed to coil inside the holder Figure 47 Installing the EluGen Cartridge in the Holder 10 Remove the plug from the EGC 1 connector on t...

Страница 52: ...pening Remove the cap on the luer adapter by twisting Save the cap 4 Twist the luer lock and EluGen cartridge vent line into the luer adapter see Figure 50 Figure 50 Installing the EluGen Cartridge Ve...

Страница 53: ...e Chromeleon Server Configuration program select Start Programs Chromeleon Server Configuration 2 Double click the ICS 2100 system icon The properties dialog box for the ICS 2100 appears 3 Click the E...

Страница 54: ...he ICS 2100 touch screen SUPPRESSOR page and ELUENT GENERATOR page Disabling these options lets you turn on the pump without automatically turning on the suppressor and CR TC 6 Verify that the eluent...

Страница 55: ...e EluGen cartridge Check for bubbles if necessary shake and tap the EluGen cartridge to remove bubbles 18 Reinstall the EluGen cartridge in the holder 19 Do not reconnect the EluGen cartridge cable un...

Страница 56: ...the Automatically turn on with pump option is not selected on the ICS 2100 touch screen SUPPRESSOR page Disabling Figure 53 CR TC Plumbing for Hydration To avoid damaging the suppressor always turn of...

Страница 57: ...t P 2 on the injection valve 3 Reconnect the EluGen cartridge cable 4 Remove the plug from the CR TC connector on top of the ICS 2100 5 Orient the CR TC s black 3 pin electrical cable connector as sho...

Страница 58: ...MSA or NaOH EluGen cartridge and a CR TC go to Section 18 1 Overview The eluent generator setup procedure for carbonate bicarbonate eluent consists of the following main steps Installing the EluGen ca...

Страница 59: ...EPM REGEN OUT port EluGen Cartridge Vent Line Tubing Kit supplied with the cartridge 063092 Vent the cartridge during operation Yellow 0 5 mL min 7 MPa 1000 psi backpressure coil 053765 Provide backpr...

Страница 60: ...tallation Instructions 56 Doc 065294 01 3 09 Figure 55 illustrates the EluGen cartridge and EPM after installation Figure 55 ICS 2100 with an EluGen Cartridge and EPM Installed EluGen Cartridge EGC EG...

Страница 61: ...VENT TO DEGAS ELUENT IN EGC DEGAS Connect to Gas Separator Assembly Connect Inject Valve Port P 2 to Connect to Suppressor Regen Out Pre plumbed Pump Pulse Damper to Inlet Outlet Send to waste EGC CO...

Страница 62: ...ns 58 Doc 065294 01 3 09 Installing the EluGen Cartridge 1 Tilt the cartridge holder to view the bottom and brace the holder against the back corner of the ICS 2100 see Figure 57 Figure 57 Cartridge H...

Страница 63: ...EK tubing red labels P N 064334 to the coupler see Figure 58 b Connect the 35 cm 14 in length of black PEEK tubing yellow labels P N 064340 to the coupler on the TO CR TC ELUENT OUT line yellow label...

Страница 64: ...de of the holder see Figure 59 5 Turn the EGC holder right side up and set it back into position 6 Orient the EluGen cartridge with the fittings facing up and remove the plugs from the cartridge INLET...

Страница 65: ...the EGC IN line from the coupler that connects it to the EGC OUT line 9 Connect the EGC IN line to the EluGen cartridge INLET port see Figure 62 10 Remove the coupler and connect the EGC OUT line to t...

Страница 66: ...nstalled in the Holder The EluGen cartridge contains one of the following a corrosive base KOH LiOH or NaOH a corrosive acid MSA or a concentrated K2CO3 solution Wear protective eyewear and gloves whe...

Страница 67: ...the cable connector fingertight to secure it Figure 64 Connecting the EluGen Cartridge Cable Connecting the EluGen Cartridge Vent Line 1 Locate the EluGen Cartridge Vent Line Tubing Kit supplied with...

Страница 68: ...To prevent leaks from the EluGen cartridge always replace the luer adapter cap before moving the EluGen cartridge 6 Direct the vent line to the waste container and insert it down into the waste gas s...

Страница 69: ...lled on EGC Holder 4 Connect the following lines to the EPM Connect the TO CR TC EPM ELUENT OUT line yellow label to the ELUENT OUT port on the EPM see Figure 69 Connect the TO CR TC EPM ELUENT IN lin...

Страница 70: ...as Separator Assembly Pre plumbed Pump Pulse Damper to Inlet Outlet Send to waste EGC II K CO 2 3 TO CR TC EPM REGEN IN orange label TO PUMP DAMPER TO CR TC EPM ELUENT OUT yellow label TO CR TC EPM RE...

Страница 71: ...on program select Start Programs Chromeleon Server Configuration 2 Double click the ICS 2100 system icon The properties dialog box for the ICS 2100 appears 3 Click the Eluent Generator tab see Figure...

Страница 72: ...DEGAS ELUENT OUT WASTE GAS SEPARATOR TO INJ VALVE IN P ELUENT OUT EGC VENT TO DEGAS ELUENT IN EGC DEGAS Connect to Gas Separator Assembly Pre plumbed Pump Pulse Damper to Inlet Outlet Send to waste E...

Страница 73: ...sure coil 4 Disconnect the TO SRS AES REGEN OUT line from the suppressor REGEN OUT port 5 Connect the TO SRS AES REGEN OUT line to the 10 32 to 1 4 28 coupler see Figure 72 NOTE The backpressure coil...

Страница 74: ...e pump flow rate to 1 00 mL min 5 Turn on the pump 6 Run the pump for 5 minutes to hydrate the EPM 7 Touch the EGC button on the HOME page to open the ELUENT GENERATOR page 8 Verify that the cartridge...

Страница 75: ...urn off the EGC 1 and EGC 2 current 13 Turn off the pump Installing the EGC CO3 Mixer Figure 73 illustrates the EGC CO3 Mixer after installation Figure 73 ICS 2100 with an EGC CO3 Mixer Installed TO E...

Страница 76: ...the outlet pointing upward and push it onto the clips see Figure 75 The mixer outlet must point upward to ensure thorough mixing of the eluent 4 Locate the 35 cm 14 in length of black PEEK tubing whit...

Страница 77: ...erify that the EGC 1 and EGC 2 currents are off 2 Disconnect the EluGen cartridge inlet line labeled TO PUMP DAMPER from the coupler that connects it to the green pump outlet line see Figure 76 Figure...

Страница 78: ...n the pump without automatically turning on the suppressor 7 Set the pump flow rate to 5 00 mL min 8 Turn on the pump 9 Run the pump until the mixer is filled and there is a consistent flow of water e...

Страница 79: ...luGen Cartridge and EPM Plumbing for Initial Filling of the EGC CO3 Mixer with Carbonate Bicarbonate Eluent EGC IN TO DEGAS ELUENT OUT WASTE GAS SEPARATOR TO INJ VALVE IN P ELUENT OUT EGC VENT TO DEGA...

Страница 80: ...ckpressure coil from the TO SRS AES REGEN OUT line and then connect the backpressure coil to the mixer inlet see Figure 79 5 Connect the mixer outlet to the TO SRS AES REGEN OUT line NOTE The backpres...

Страница 81: ...n to 3 5 mM and the EGC 2 concentration to 1 0 mM 12 Turn on the EGC 1 and EGC 2 currents 13 Run at the selected settings until the mixer is filled with the eluent mixture At a flow rate of 1 mL min i...

Страница 82: ...low Schematic Carbonate Bicarbonate Eluent Generation Eluent In Regen In Regen Out Eluent Out L L S W P C EPM Eluent In Eluent Out Regen Out Regen In To the pump Degas In Cell In Cell Out Column Heate...

Страница 83: ...the back of the component panel see Figure 81 3 Connect the mixer outlet line to port P 2 on the injection valve NOTE Backpressure tubing may be required between the injection valve and the EGC CO3 Mi...

Страница 84: ...R TC go to Section 18 1 If you are installing a K2CO3 cartridge an EPM and an EGC CO3 Mixer for generating carbonate bicarbonate eluent go to Section 18 2 Overview The eluent generator setup procedure...

Страница 85: ...g operation EGC CO3 Mixer mounting clips 063642 Install the mixer Phillips head screwdriver not supplied n a Install the EGC CO3 Mixer mounting clips 35 cm 14 in of black 0 25 mm 0 010 in ID PEEK tubi...

Страница 86: ...GAS EGC IN Connect to Gas Separator Assembly TO SRS AES REGEN OUT WASTE GAS SEPARATOR Pre plumbed Pump Pulse Damper to Inlet Outlet EGC VENT Send to waste EGC OUT EGC II K CO 2 3 TO DEGAS ELUENT IN Ba...

Страница 87: ...path during the conditioning procedure Figure 83 EluGen Cartridge Plumbing for Conditioning with Carbonate Eluent EGC DEGAS EGC IN Connect to Gas Separator Assembly TO DEGAS ELUENT OUT TO SRS AES REGE...

Страница 88: ...remove the plugs from the cartridge INLET and OUTLET fittings see Figure 84 Figure 84 EluGen Cartridge Fitting Plugs 2 Set the EluGen cartridge in the service area on top of the ICS 2100 and orient i...

Страница 89: ...palm of your hand 10 to 15 times Check that all bubbles trapped in the eluent generation chamber are dislodged The EluGen cartridge contains one of the following a corrosive base KOH LiOH or NaOH a c...

Страница 90: ...hen you slide it into the holder The lines are designed to coil inside the holder Figure 87 EluGen Cartridge Installed in the Holder 8 Remove the plug from the EGC 1 connector on top of the ICS 2100 9...

Страница 91: ...53765 see Figure 89 12 Direct the free end of the backpressure coil to a temporary waste container Installing the EluGen Cartridge Vent Line 1 Locate the EluGen Cartridge Vent Line Tubing Kit P N 0630...

Страница 92: ...cartridge vent line into the luer adapter see Figure 91 Figure 91 Installing the EluGen Cartridge Vent Line NOTE To prevent leaks from the EluGen cartridge always replace the luer adapter cap before...

Страница 93: ...Configuration program click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs Chromeleon Server Configuration 2 Double click the ICS 2100 system icon The properties dialog box for the ICS 2100 app...

Страница 94: ...S 2100 touch screen HOME page set the pump flow rate to 1 00 mL min 5 Turn on the pump 6 On the touch screen HOME page touch the EGC button to open the ELUENT GENERATOR page Verify that the cartridge...

Страница 95: ...tor Doc 065294 01 3 09 91 Installing the EGC CO3 Mixer Figure 93 illustrates the EGC CO3 Mixer after installation Figure 93 ICS 2100 with an EGC CO3 Mixer Installed TO EGC CO3 MIXER IN P N 064346 TO E...

Страница 96: ...ith the outlet pointing upward and push it onto the clips see Figure 95 The mixer outlet must point upward to ensure thorough mixing of the eluent 4 Locate the 35 cm 14 in length of black PEEK tubing...

Страница 97: ...itial filling of the EGC CO3 Mixer with carbonate eluent Figure 96 Plumbing for Filling the EGC CO3 Mixer with Carbonate Eluent EGC DEGAS EGC IN Connect to Gas Separator Assembly TO DEGAS ELUENT OUT T...

Страница 98: ...sary adjust the pressure by adding or removing backpressure tubing 8 Set the EGC 1 concentration to the value required for your application 9 Turn on the EGC 1 current 10 Run at these settings until a...

Страница 99: ...Figure 97 ICS 2100 Flow Schematic Carbonate Eluent Generation L L S W P C To the pump Degas In Eluent In Regen In Regen Out Eluent Out Cell In Cell Out Column Heater Suppressor Heat Exchanger Guard D...

Страница 100: ...the back of the component panel see Figure 98 3 Connect the mixer outlet line to port P 2 on the injection valve NOTE Backpressure tubing may be required between the injection valve and the EGC CO3 M...

Страница 101: ...tem set up for anion analyses and 2 S for a system set up for cation analyses Equilibration time varies and it can take some time to reach these expected values 19 1 EluGen Cartridge Backpressure Requ...

Страница 102: ...be less than 0 13 MPa 20 psi You can acquire the pressure readings as a separate signal and plot the readings on the IC system panel 1 Verify that the pump pressure signal is enabled in the Server Co...

Страница 103: ...channel plot on the Chromeleon panel a Right click anywhere on the plot section of the panel b Click Signals c Under Available Signals select Channel_Pressure and click Add to move the signal to the D...

Страница 104: ...ed range For instructions on how to set up the IC system for stand alone operation with an AS autosampler refer to the TTL appendix in the system operator s manual 22 Pressurizing the Eluent Reservoir...

Страница 105: ...d to between 0 55 and 0 83 MPa 80 and 120 psi 2 Push the other end of the tubing onto the inlet of the air regulator 3 Remove the eluent reservoir cap 4 Connect the gas line from the eluent reservoir...

Страница 106: ...to the reservoir when the gas source is turned on 3 Turn on the gas source 4 Pull out the air regulator knob and turn it clockwise to pressurize the eluent reservoir 5 Adjust the pressure to between 0...

Страница 107: ...wash plumbing after all connections are complete 1 Fill a flush bottle with either deionized water or a combination of deionized water and 10 or 20 isopropyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol will inhibit bac...

Страница 108: ...ng is near the bottom of the bottle b Push the 152 cm 60 in piece of clear tubing onto the drain tube on the top of the primary pump head This is the waste line Route this waste line through the lower...

Страница 109: ...plete the installation of the kit now refer to For a brief description of the steps required to begin processing samples using Chromeleon refer to Section 24 For details about using Chromeleon refer t...

Страница 110: ...is turned on for the first time a Windows message box appears asking for a USB configuration file cmwdmusb inf Possible Cause The USB cable was connected and the power turned on before Chromeleon was...

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